The Sudanese coalition proposes an initiative to resolve the prime ministership issue and end the deadlock.
The Sudanese coalition proposes an initiative to resolve the prime ministership issue and end the deadlock.
2025-12-22
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, led by outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, presented a comprehensive political initiative to resolve the prime ministership issue and end the deadlock.
The media of the “Al-Furatain Movement,” which is led by Al-Sudani, stated Read more…
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Iraq exports more than 67 million barrels of oil to America in 9 months
Iraq exports more than 67 million barrels of oil to America in 9 months
2025-12-22 02:27
Shafaq News – Washington
The U.S. Energy Information Administration announced on Sunday that Iraq exported more than 67 million barrels of crude oil and its derivatives to the United States during the first nine months of 2025.
A table issued by the administration, which was reviewed Read more…
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Two delegations from the Kurdistan Democratic Party are in Baghdad for negotiations.
Two delegations from the Kurdistan Democratic Party are in Baghdad for negotiations.
2025-12-22 02:41
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, Majid Shenkali, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, said that the party had formed two separate delegations, one to negotiate the federal government entitlement in Baghdad, and the other concerned with the entitlement to form Read more…
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Sudan directs the measurement of the financial impact of rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues.
Sudan directs the measurement of the financial impact of rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues.
2025-12-22 02:31
Shafaq News – Baghdad
On Monday, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed that the financial impact of reform measures be measured by rationalizing spending and maximizing revenues.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s office, Read more…
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The Ministry of Transportation is putting the final touches on Nasiriyah International Airport.
The Ministry of Transportation is putting the final touches on Nasiriyah International Airport.
12-21-2025
Information/Baghdad…
The Ministry of Transport revealed on Sunday that the Nasiriyah International Airport project is progressing towards becoming operational.
The director of the ministry’s media office, Maitham Al-Safi, said in a statement to the official newspaper that “Nasiriyah International Airport was completed according to the latest technical specifications, and includes Read more…
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Sudan is out of the race… The framework is nearing a decision on the prime ministerial candidate.
Sudan is out of the race… The framework is nearing a decision on the prime ministerial candidate.
12-21-2025
Information/Baghdad
MP and former minister Wael Abdel Latif confirmed on Sunday that the coordination framework is close to finalizing the nomination of the next Prime Minister, expecting the name to be announced next week.
Abdul Latif told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “the coordination framework is close to Read more…
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Source: Al-Halbousi is considering stepping down from the parliamentary speakership to a consensus candidate.
Source: Al-Halbousi is considering stepping down from the parliamentary speakership to a consensus candidate.
12-21-2025
Information/Baghdad
A source close to the National Political Council, which represents Sunni forces in Iraq, revealed on Sunday that the head of the “Progress” coalition, Mohammed al-Halbousi, resorted to what he called a “roadmap” in his discussions with Sunni forces, which may include his resignation Read more…
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Savaya travels to Baghdad to discuss the nature of the relationship between Washington and Baghdad in the next phase.
Savaya travels to Baghdad to discuss the nature of the relationship between Washington and Baghdad in the next phase.
2025-12-21 00:34
Shafaq News – Baghdad
An informed government source revealed on Sunday that the US President’s envoy, Mark Savaya, will soon visit Baghdad at the head of a delegation from the US administration to discuss a number of issues related to the nature of the relationship between Washington and Baghdad in the next stage, as well as Read more…
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Iraqi state-owned banks suspend operations until the beginning of next year
Iraqi state-owned banks suspend operations until the beginning of next year
2025-12-21 01:27
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Iraqi state-owned banks will begin their annual inventory and audit procedures this week, which will halt their operations until the beginning of next year.
An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that “this step comes to pave the way for Read more…
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The Kurdistan Finance Ministry has decided to send 120 billion dinars to Baghdad tomorrow.
The Kurdistan Finance Ministry has decided to send 120 billion dinars to Baghdad tomorrow.
2025-12-21 02:37
Shafaq News – Erbil
The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Region announced on Sunday that it will deposit 120 billion dinars of non-oil revenues for the month of October into the account of the Federal Ministry of Finance on Monday.
The ministry had announced on November 25 that it had Read more…
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From the home of the “decisive leader”… Sunni forces “decide” on the selection of the new Speaker of Parliament
From the home of the “decisive leader”… Sunni forces “decide” on the selection of the new Speaker of Parliament
2025-12-21 04:12
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The “Al-Azm” alliance, led by Muthanna al-Samarrai, revealed that a crucial meeting of Sunni political forces will be held this Sunday evening at the home of Thabit al-Abbasi, leader of the “Al-Hasm” alliance, to choose the Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament.
Coalition member Salah al-Dulaimi told Read more…
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Judge Zeidan: Constitutionally, the session of December 29 cannot be postponed or extended.
Judge Zeidan: Constitutionally, the session of December 29 cannot be postponed or extended.
2025-12-21
The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, stressed on Saturday the importance of deciding on the appointment of the Speaker of Parliament and his two deputies, noting that it is not constitutionally possible to postpone or extend the session.
A statement from the council read, “The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, received Saturday, the President Read more…
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Economist: Iraq is on the brink of an economic crisis, and government decisions have exacerbated the risks.
Economist: Iraq is on the brink of an economic crisis, and government decisions have exacerbated the risks.
12-20-2025
Information/Special..
Economic expert Ali Al-Atabi warned today that Iraq is approaching a severe economic crisis, stressing that the policies followed during the past years lacked a sound economic vision and contributed to deepening financial imbalances.
Al-Atabi told Al-Maalouma News Agency that “the country is on the brink of a real Read more…
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A new Iraqi initiative, coordinated internationally, aims to recover looted funds smuggled abroad.
A new Iraqi initiative, coordinated internationally, aims to recover looted funds smuggled abroad.
2025-12-20 06:28
Shafaq News – Doha
On Saturday, the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, conducted intensive bilateral Iraqi efforts to coordinate the recovery of looted funds and assets smuggled out of Iraq, with the heads of delegations and international Read more…
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UNAMI announces handover of its Baghdad compound to the government before the end of its mandate
UNAMI announces handover of its Baghdad compound to the government before the end of its mandate
12-20-2025
Information/Baghdad
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) announced on Saturday the signing of documents related to the handover of its compound in Baghdad.
A statement from the mission, received by the Al-Maalomah news agency, said that “the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) signed the documents for Read more…
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The government is ignoring the withdrawal decision… What is happening at Ain al-Asad base?
The government is ignoring the withdrawal decision… What is happening at Ain al-Asad base?
12-20-2025
Information / Baghdad…
Political and security affairs observer Sabah al-Akeeli confirmed on Saturday that the government of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ignored the agreement for the withdrawal of the US-led international coalition forces, which stipulates the complete withdrawal of foreign forces Read more…
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A politician reveals Barzani’s funds deposited in American banks
A politician reveals Barzani’s funds deposited in American banks
12-20-2025
Al-Maalomah/Anbar –
Ahmed Abdullah al-Dulaimi, a member of the Anbar Alliance, revealed on Saturday that the funds deposited by the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masoud Barzani, in American banks this year have reached significant levels.
Al-Dulaimi told Al-Maalomah News Agency that “Masoud Barzani has deposited Read more…
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Sudani considers the termination of the international coalition’s mission and the work of the United Nations mission in Iraq a success for his government.
Sudani considers the termination of the international coalition’s mission and the work of the United Nations mission in Iraq a success for his government.
2025-12-20 00:04
Shafaq News – Baghdad
Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Saturday that ending the military missions of the international coalition against ISIS and the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) was a success for the caretaker government he has headed for three years.
This came in a speech he delivered Read more…
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For the second year in a row, Iraq is outside the top 20 countries holding US Treasury bonds.
For the second year in a row, Iraq is outside the top 20 countries holding US Treasury bonds.
2025-12-20 04:02
Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington
The US Treasury announced on Saturday that Japan and the United Kingdom, the two largest holders of US bonds, had increased their holdings, while China had reduced its holdings. It also noted that two Arab countries were among the top 20 Read more…
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An Iraqi observatory warns the government against any manipulation of gold reserves to cover the deficit.
An Iraqi observatory warns the government against any manipulation of gold reserves to cover the deficit.
2025-12-20
The Eco Iraq Observatory announced on Saturday that Iraq’s gold reserves are valued at approximately $23 billion and 64 million, warning against using them to solve the country’s financial deficit crisis.
The observatory said in a statement that “Iraq bought about 8.2 tons Read more…
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